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Oct 2023
20 m

What is life like for LGBTQ+ asylum seek...

JAMES BARR AND DAN HUDSON
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James and Dan are joined by Leila Zadeh from Rainbow Migration. Together, we dig deep into the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers trying to find safety in the UK. Leila reveals the heartbreaking truth about the challenges these individuals face, shining a light on the trauma caused by the UK's immigration detention system. This episode paints a v ... Show More
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